James Schlenker
Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
Experienced in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

James Schlenker, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in microvascular surgery, hand surgery, breast reduction, body contouring, hernia repair, chest wall reconstruction, limb preservation, lymph node surgery, melanoma, Mohs reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.Dr. Schlenker was drawn to the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery because it combines an understanding of surgical principles and anatomy to develop individualized and creative solutions to challenging problems. He values the tremendous impact that plastic reconstructive surgical procedures can have on a person's function and ability to return to their most meaningful activities.Outside of work, Dr. Schlenker enjoys boating, biking, snow skiing, photography and exploring Seattle with his family.Procedures and conditions:Breast liftBreast reductionBreast and body contouringCosmetic surgeryFat graftingFinger and hand surgeryGynecomastiaLiposuctionReconstructive facial surgeryMastopexyMicrovascular surgeryTummy tuckWrist surgery.

Dr. Schlenker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Melanoma.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine, Philadelphia - 1999
Residency
General Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, ; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency, Boston - 2004,2007
Specialties
Plastic Surgery
Licenses
Hand Surgery in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery, Hand Surgery
American Board Of Plastic Surgery
Fellowships
Hand and Microvascular Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle - 2008
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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